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New children's book tells true story of enslaved woman who sparked a wave of resistance in Quebec
Rapper and historian Aly Ndiaye, also known as Webster, recently published Charlotte et la fin de l'esclavage, his latest illustrated book. It sheds light on the story of a girl enslaved in West Africa, taken by force to the St. Lawrence Valley and later escaped. The outcome of her legal case before Chief Justice of Lower Canada James Monk set off a chain reaction that changed the lives of many enslaved people in Quebec.
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Quebec scientist raises awareness about endangered fungi and their role in sustaining life on Earth
Jonathan Cazabonne, a PhD student at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, studies mycology and old-growth forest ecology. He explains why fungi are endangered, why they're essential to life on Earth and what people can do to help protect them.
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Meals on Wheels Week celebrates 20 years in Quebec
The Regroupement des Popotes Roulantes du Quebec (RPRQ), the body that advocates for Meals on Wheels programs across the province, is holding its annual awareness campaign. This year, it highlights the importance of proximity and building a strong social safety net. All in a Weekend's Sonali Karnick speaks to RPRQ director Karine Robinette about the changes Meals on Wheels has undergone and the growing need for volunteers of all kinds.
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Quebec author Melikah Abdelmoumen on her translated book, Baldwin, Styron and Me
Ten years ago, Melikah Abdelmoumen read that there had been an unlikely friendship between two literary giants: James Baldwin and William Styron. Already a big fan of Baldwin, she learned the two writers had spent long evenings discussing race and identity. Melikah's curiosity about their unconventional friendship led her to write a book about it and how it relates to her as a racialized woman.
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Montreal author's new graphic memoir explores highs and lows of her journey to motherhood
Rachel Deutsch's The Mother offers laughs and plenty to relate to for singles, prospective mothers, and new parents. Through her words and illustrations, the author delves into her search for a partner, her desire to have children, including her fears, and the realities of young motherhood.
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Les Filles de la Construction aims to empower women in Montreal who want to do home renovations
We speak with Marie-France Côté Nolet about the challenges women face when taking on home renovations and dealing with contractors. It led her to create a program for women to teach them not only how to deal with contractors but also to pick up the hammer themselves. She will be at the Montreal Home Show this weekend at the Palais des congrès.
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New documentary on renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson to be presented at Montreal film festival
Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines will be presented at Montreal's Le FIFA — the International Festival of Films on Art. The documentary explores the life and work of the iconic architect and features exclusive material from his personal archives. Filmmaker Danny Berish speaks with guest host Dionne Codrington.
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The Lost Food Banquet of the North at the McCord Museum as part of the FIKA(S) festival
We speak with Marie Samuel Levasseur, one of the artists behind 'The Lost Food Banquet of the North,' an exhibition exploring northern culinary traditions for the FIKA(S) Scandinavian festival. It starts next weekend at the McCord Stewart Museum.
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The All in a Weekend Cookbook Club gets a soupçon of France with 'Niçoise'
Cookbook Club members Kathy and Michelle share their experiences trying Rosa Jackson's southern French recipes from her cookbook "Niçoise."
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New Montreal documentary explores Black daughters' relationships with their fathers
Montreal filmmaker Ayana O'Shun talks about Father's Day, her latest documentary. The film, which comes out next week, was inspired by her personal experience.